ERLANGER, Ky. — An Erlanger sixth grader is facing criminal charges after police said he brought a loaded handgun to school.
Police said officials at Tichenor Middle School received information that a student may have a gun in his backpack. They searched the child's locker and found a loaded handgun.
Detectives with the Erlanger Police Department said the student later admitted to taking the 9mm pistol from a gun box in his home and bringing it to school. He was taken into custody, and officials said the child and his parents are cooperating with the police investigation.
The Kenton County Attorney's office announced the child has been charged with possession of a hand gun on school property, a class D felony charge. A judge determined the student would not be released from custody while he awaits his next court date.
Police said there is no current threat to Tichenor Middle School. Anyone with more information is asked to call the department at 859-727-7599.
